B.Tech Eligibility

No, the lateral entry is not possible in IIT and NIT, it is only possible In regional government and national private college.

Cutoff usually change with year don't focus much on that, it's usually under 500. Focus on giving your best try for now later there will be sufficient time for you to search your options and get best out of it.
All the best.

Yes, it is absolutely possible, but as per the branch, that you can have only on the basis of the results of your Diploma, as the branch is given on the basis of the merit list.

Computer Science and Engineering:- Gender Neutral - 445 (opening) 769 (closing).
Computer Science and Engineering: Female Only - 1247 (opening) 1368 (closing).

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It is difficult to get into Sastra University, unless you score 900 and above. But, if luck goes your way, then you will get it.

Yes, you can apply for an admission but due to 1 backlog your provisional admissions will be done. Whereas your backlog result should be provided before august to confirm admission.

Hello Aman,
COEP indeed admits students based on lateral admission procedure. However this college is invariably on the top of students preference. As a result, the percentage required is of high order. As you are from open category, you need to score at least 90% in your Diploma.
Best wishes to you.

Hello Venkata Sai,
Once you join Bachelor of engineering course, how you joined becomes irrelevant. What matters is how you complete it. If you complete it with good marks and distinction, then you can get job anywhere including merchant Navy. Just don't worry. Best wishes to you.